Last week, I spoke with several contractor ai members who mentioned they were struggling to find work or land sales. When I asked why, I heard every excuse in the book: "August is always slow," "No one is buying," "The economy is down," "The competition is undercutting prices," and "No one will pay what I charge." Let's be real—these aren't just excuse so; they’re symptoms of a bigger issue. Here’s what’s really holding us back: Lack of Discipline and Mindset: Success demands consistency and a relentless drive to improve. Are you pushing yourself every day to get better, or are you letting excuses define your results? No Sales Skills: How sharp are your sales skills? Are you honing your pitch, improving your closing techniques, and learning to overcome objections? Sales is a craft, and mastery comes from practice and continuous learning. Ineffective Marketing: If no one knows what you offer, no one will buy. Are you leveraging every tool at your disposal to market yourself effectively, or are you relying on outdated methods that no longer work? Lack of Systems: Systems are the backbone of any successful operation. Do you have a process in place for lead generation, follow-ups, and customer retention? Without systems, you're flying blind. The way to achieve consistent half-million-dollar weeks, even when things are "slow," is to improve in these areas. Never stop striving to be better. Surround yourself with people who have achieved what you want and learn from them. The bottom line: Success isn’t about waiting for the market to turn in your favor; it’s about creating your own opportunities through relentless improvement. Let’s stop making excuses and start taking action

The challenges, uncertainties, and potential setbacks on every project. All the Things I Can Control My planning, my actions, and how I respond to those challenges. All the Things I Should Do Focus on what’s within my control, take proactive steps, and let go of unnecessary worries. In the contracting, building, and home service business, success comes from directing your energy where it truly matters. #FocusOnWhatMatters #ControlWhatYouCan #ContractorSuccess #BuilderJourney #HomeServicePros #EffectiveAction #PositiveMindset

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Just starting in my being accountable for growing my business or actually being a business and not just a guy with some tools and a truck by just listening in on the sales training. I didn’t join in the skit but definitely learned a bit about how important it is to have a script sorted out and practiced in order to come across as professional without fumbling. Good class maybe on the next one I will interact. Although I have been winging it for the most part for a long time based off on I had written for a wine sales position I definitely think writing for and practicing for my construction business would definitely help. I missed the first part regarding the voice text but think I grasp the concept. Thanks!